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Nowthen City Council meeting, February 11, 2014

City Council

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

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One-line summary

Council held a closed meeting on Goose Lake Farm and Winery citation, approved a Heritage Day donation, road reclamation work, multiple zoning actions (including escrow fees and setback hearing), the consent agenda and claims, and adopted a policy direction to keep $40/month employee phone stipends as a condition of employment.

What was on the agenda

29 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

  1. Closed MeetingClosed Meeting Administrative Citation - City of Nowthen vs. Goose Lake Farm and Winery

    The council convened a closed meeting to discuss the "Administrative Citation of Goose Lake Farm and Winery" and then reopened the regular meeting; the minutes do not record any additional public action taken on the citation during open session.

    Closed meeting was held and then the regular meeting reopened; no vote or action beyond convening is recorded in the minutes.

    • Goose Lake Farm and Winery administrative citation
    • closed meeting
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)# Closed Meeting Administrative Citation - City of Nowthen vs. Goose Lake Farm and Wineryp. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Mayor Schulz called the closed meeting at 7:02 PM to discuss the Administrative Citation of Goose Lake Farm and Winery. Mayor Schulz reopened the regular City Council Meeting at 7:31 PM.

  2. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Remove Item 2, add closed meeting

    • agenda
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Remove Item 2, recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. A2Floor Items

    • public comment
    No action
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Floor Items: No one presented any floor items.

  4. A3Sheriff Update

    Update of calls for service for January 2014

    • public safety
    • sheriff update
    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1). Sheriff Update: - Lt. Wayne Heath provided an update of calls for Sheriff services for the month of January 2014.

  5. A4Recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept.

    Removed until next month

    Removed from this meeting agenda and stated it would be taken up next month.

    • fire department promotion
    Continued
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)2). Recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept - Removed until next month

  6. A5Nowthen Heritage Day Festival (Donation Request)

    Cash donation request and use of City Staff for event

    A representative of the Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee requested a city donation and staff help for the September 27, 2014 festival. The council approved a $2,500 cash donation and use of city staff as needed for the event.

    • Nowthen Heritage Festival
    • donation
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)3). Nowthen Heritage Day Festival: (Donation Request) - Sue Pilon of 18959 Nowthen Blvd. is representing the Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee which is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 27, 2014. This is largest event held in the City that promotes the City and its businesses. The Nowthen Heritage Festival is requesting a…p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  7. A6Road and Bridge - Reclaim Hedge Hog

    Approve quote from North Valley and staff hauling Class 5; send letters to residents

    Council approved reclaiming Hedgehog (from Burns Parkway to Marmoset Street) using North Valley for the reclaim work and city staff hauling 4 inches of Class 5 gravel, and directed that letters be sent to residents describing this alternative to paving.

    • roads
    • Hedgehog reclamation
    • North Valley
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Reclaim Hedge Hog (recommended quote for $10,660 from North Valley). - Glaze said that if they go with gravel, they can do repairs that show up later. This would be reclaiming Hedgehog all the way to Marmoset Street from Burns Parkway. The blacktop there is bad and has been busting up over the years. North Valley w…

  8. A7Road and Bridge - Milling Test Sites

    Hold off on milling test sites

    • roads
    • millings
    No action
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)b). Milling Test Sites (recommend holding off). - Milling test sites will be held off at this time.

  9. A8Road and Bridge - Dust Control

    Direction to bring back to Road and Bridge with proposal details

    • roads
    • dust control
    Discussion only
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)c). Dust Control (council direction - draft new policy/continue/discontinue). - Glaze will bring this back to Road and Bridge to discuss which roads, how much per foot and which road are proposed and why.

  10. A9Planning and Zoning - Adopt Ordinance 2014-01 (interim residential uses in C-1 and I-1)

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-01 amending Chapter 11 of the city code regarding interim residential uses within the C-1 and I-1 districts.

    • Ordinance 2014-01
    • zoning
    • interim residential uses
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Adopt Ordinance 2014-01 (Ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of City Code (Zoning Ordinance - Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I-1 Districts). - Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-01, an ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of the City Code, Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I- 1 Districts; Schulz seconded…

  11. A10Planning and Zoning - Ordinance 2014-02 (Increase in escrow fees)

    Change escrow fees for lot splits, minor subdivisions, and site plans

    After discussion of different escrow levels, the council voted to set the escrow fees for lot splits, minor subdivisions, and site plans at $1,000 as presented.

    • Ordinance 2014-02
    • escrow fees
    • development fees
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)b). Ordinance 2014-02 - Increase in Escrow Fees (P&Z recommendation - Council Direction for staff to further research). - Schulz would like to see the escrows for Lot Split, Minor Subdivision and Site Plan set at $500; Meyer would be willing to reduce them to $750. Pilon would like to see the site plan and minor subdiv…p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the change in escrow fees for Lot Splits, Minor Subdivision and Site Plans to $1,000, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  12. A11Planning and Zoning - Commercial/Industrial Building Setback (public hearing)

    Approve changes to zoning setbacks to go to public hearing, subject to acceptable county comments

    Council approved sending proposed changes to commercial/industrial zoning setbacks to a public hearing, contingent on acceptable comments from the county.

    • commercial/industrial setbacks
    • public hearing
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)c). Commercial/Industrial Building Setback (Council approval for Public Hearing) - Rainville made a motion to approve the changes to the Commercial/Industrial Zoning Setbacks go to public hearing, pursuant to acceptable comments from the County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. A12Planning and Zoning - Rural Clustering (further research)

    Direct staff to investigate neighboring communities and obtain cost estimate from Stockman

    Council directed office staff to investigate experiences in neighboring communities and specific jurisdictions (including Scott County/Credit River) and to obtain a cost estimate from Stockman for the work needed related to rural clustering.

    • rural clustering
    • septic systems
    • comprehensive plan
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)d). Rural Clustering (P&Z recommendation - Council Direction for staff to further research). - Scheffler said that to put these types of ordinances in place takes more than just some research. He thinks that a cost to make these changes, such as ordinances and Comp Plan amendments, septic research, etc. should be put f…p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)costs; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. A13Planning and Zoning - Shoreland Ordinance Revision

    Send revisions to Planning & Zoning for public hearing

    Council approved sending shoreland ordinance revisions to Planning & Zoning for a public hearing.

    • shoreland ordinance
    • public hearing
    • zoning map
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)e). Shoreland Ordinance Revision - Meyer made a motion to approve sending the Shoreland Ordinance Revisions to P&Z for public hearing; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. A14Consent Agenda

    Minutes; Financial Report; audited bills and net distribution; SafeAssure contract

    Approved by one motion; individual items treated as consent calendar items in this record.

    • consent agenda
    • claims
    • SafeAssure
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. A14.1Consent: Approve January 14, 2014 and January 30, 2014 meeting minutes

    • minutes approval
    Consent calendar
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1.1 Approve the January 14, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 30, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  17. A14.2Consent: Financial Report

    • financial report
    • treasurer report
    Consent calendar
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1.2 Financial Reportp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. A14.3Consent: Approve audited bills Claim #8567 through Claim #8615 plus Net Distribution reports

    • claims
    • bills
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8567 through Claim #8615, plus Net Distribution reports dated January 13th, 14th, 27th and 29th, 2014p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. A14.4Consent: Approve Safe Assure Contract ($1,413 - No increase from last year)

    • SafeAssure
    • safety training
    • contract
    Consent calendar
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1.4 Approve Safe Assure Contract ($1,413 - No increase from last year)p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. A15Council Items - Nowthen Threshing Show Ad ($160)

    • Nowthen Threshing Show
    • advertising
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Nowthen Threshing Show Ad($160) - Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. A16Council Items - Maintenance Staff Phones

    Discussion and votes on stipend vs. purchasing phones

    Council debated whether to purchase city phones or continue a stipend. A motion to purchase phones with a basic plan cap of $40 per month failed 2–3. Council then adopted a policy direction to continue a $40 stipend and make it a condition of employment (3–2), after confirming with the city attorney by conference call that it could be made a condition of employment.

    Initial motion to purchase phones failed; second motion to stay with $40 stipend as condition of employment carried.

    • employee phones
    • phone stipend
    • personnel policy
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)b). Maintenance Staff Phones - Meyer presented the Council with some costs for phones through T-Mobile and Wal-Mart. Scheffler made a motion to go ahead and purchase phones for the employees, with a basic plan with a cap of no more than $40 per phone per month.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler and Meyer are in favor; Rainville, Pilon and Schulz opposed. Motion failed.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment. After confirmation from the City Attorney, via conference call, that the City could make a condition of employment; Rainville seconded Schulz's motion.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville, Meyer and Schulz in favor; Pilon and Scheffler opposed; Motion carried.

  22. A17Council Items - Seasonal Employee Intentions

    Council consensus to have staff put together plan of staffing needs

    No motion recorded; minutes state 'Council consensus'.

    • staffing
    • seasonal employee
    Discussion only
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)c). Seasonal Employee Intensions - Scheffler asked to discuss this matter. He wanted to know if the Council's intentions are to hire the seasonal employee permanently or just hire for the seasonal. If there are intentions then the employees need to know. Council consensus is to have staff put together a plan of staffin…

  23. A18Council Items - Grader Training

    Table until further information is provided

    • grader training
    • roads equipment
    Tabled
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)d). Grader Training (Pilon was to research) - Pilon made a motion to table the Grader Training until further information is provided; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  24. A19Council Items - Bill Weiss refusal to pay outstanding bill

    Table; explore small claims court to recoup outstanding fees

    Council tabled the matter involving "Bill Weiss" refusing to pay an outstanding bill, pending determining whether the city can proceed in small claims court; if so, staff were directed to move forward to recoup the outstanding fees.

    • William Weiss
    • planning/engineering fees
    • small claims
    Tabled
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)e). Bill Weiss - (Refusal to pay outstanding bill) - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until we find out if we can go to small claims court. If we can then to have staff move forward with small claims court to recoup the outstanding fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  25. A20Council Items - Policy for appropriate footwear (OSHA 1910.136(a))

    Develop policy and gather inventory costs

    Council approved developing a footwear policy and directed staff to obtain inventory costs from Chetz to bring back at the next council meeting.

    • safety policy
    • footwear
    • OSHA
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)f). Policy for appropriate footwear - (OSHA 1910.136(a) - Meyer made a motion to approve putting together a policy and get some inventory costs from Chetz on their footwear and bring them back to the next Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  26. A21Council Items - Nowthen Memorial Park Restroom Improvements

    Table until another quote is received

    The council did not act on the restroom improvement project because the item was tabled until another quote is received.

    • Nowthen Memorial Park
    • restroom improvements
    Tabled
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)g). Nowthen Memorial Park Restroom Improvements - Tabled until another quote is received.

  27. A22Council Items - Office Hours (Extending hours)

    Review information provided by Rainville at next meeting

    Motion was to review and discuss at next meeting.

    • city hall hours
    No action
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)h). Office Hours - Extending hours - Pilon made a motion to review the information provided by Rainville and discuss this at the next meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  28. A23Introduction of New Items

    Check from Mayors snowmobile run to be presented to Nowthen Lions youth scholarship fund

    • donation
    • Nowthen Lions
    Discussion only
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)8). Introduction of New Items: Schulz stated that he received a check from the Mayors snowmobile run. It will be presented to the Nowthen Lions for a youth scholarship fund.

  29. A24Adjournment

    Adjourned at 10:18 PM

    • adjournment
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

17 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M1Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Remove Item 2, recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M3Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M4Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-01, an ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of the City Code, Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I- 1 Districts; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-01, an ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of the City Code, Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I- 1 Districts; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Adopt Ordinance 2014-01 (Ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of City Code (Zoning Ordinance - Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I-1 Districts). - Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-01, an ordinance amending Chpt. 11 of the City Code, Interim Residential uses within C-1 and I- 1 Districts; Schulz seconded…

  • M5Scheffler made a motion to approve the change in escrow fees for Lot Splits, Minor Subdivision and Site Plans to $1,000, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the change in escrow fees for Lot Splits, Minor Subdivision and Site Plans to $1,000, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the change in escrow fees for Lot Splits, Minor Subdivision and Site Plans to $1,000, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Rainville made a motion to approve the changes to the Commercial/Industrial Zoning Setbacks go to public hearing, pursuant to acceptable comments from the County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the changes to the Commercial/Industrial Zoning Setbacks go to public hearing, pursuant to acceptable comments from the County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)c). Commercial/Industrial Building Setback (Council approval for Public Hearing) - Rainville made a motion to approve the changes to the Commercial/Industrial Zoning Setbacks go to public hearing, pursuant to acceptable comments from the County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M7Pilon made a motion to have office staff investigate neighboring communities and with Scott County/Credit River and to get a cost estimate from Stockman regarding the costs; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to have office staff investigate neighboring communities and with Scott County/Credit River and to get a cost estimate from Stockman regarding the costs; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Pilon made a motion to have office staff investigate neighboring communities and with Scott County/Credit River and to get a cost estimate from Stockman regarding the costs; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Meyer made a motion to approve sending the Shoreland Ordinance Revisions to P&Z for public hearing; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve sending the Shoreland Ordinance Revisions to P&Z for public hearing; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)e). Shoreland Ordinance Revision - Meyer made a motion to approve sending the Shoreland Ordinance Revisions to P&Z for public hearing; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Nowthen Threshing Show Ad($160) - Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Scheffler made a motion to go ahead and purchase phones for the employees, with a basic plan with a cap of no more than $40 per phone per month.

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    Scheffler made a motion to go ahead and purchase phones for the employees, with a basic plan with a cap of no more than $40 per phone per month.

    moved by Scheffler

    FailedSplit vote
    • YScheffler
    • YMeyer
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    • NSchulz
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to go ahead and purchase phones for the employees, with a basic plan with a cap of no more than $40 per phone per month.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler and Meyer are in favor; Rainville, Pilon and Schulz opposed. Motion failed.

  • M12Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment.

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    Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Rainville

    PassedSplit vote
    • YRainville
    • YMeyer
    • YSchulz
    • NPilon
    • NScheffler
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment. After confirmation from the City Attorney, via conference call, that the City could make a condition of employment; Rainville seconded Schulz's motion.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Rainville, Meyer and Schulz in favor; Pilon and Scheffler opposed; Motion carried.

  • M13Pilon made a motion to table the Grader Training until further information is provided; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to table the Grader Training until further information is provided; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)d). Grader Training (Pilon was to research) - Pilon made a motion to table the Grader Training until further information is provided; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Rainville made a motion to table this matter until we find out if we can go to small claims court. If we can then to have staff move forward with small claims court to recoup the outstanding fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to table this matter until we find out if we can go to small claims court. If we can then to have staff move forward with small claims court to recoup the outstanding fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)e). Bill Weiss - (Refusal to pay outstanding bill) - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until we find out if we can go to small claims court. If we can then to have staff move forward with small claims court to recoup the outstanding fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M15Meyer made a motion to approve putting together a policy and get some inventory costs from Chetz on their footwear and bring them back to the next Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve putting together a policy and get some inventory costs from Chetz on their footwear and bring them back to the next Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)f). Policy for appropriate footwear - (OSHA 1910.136(a) - Meyer made a motion to approve putting together a policy and get some inventory costs from Chetz on their footwear and bring them back to the next Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Pilon made a motion to review the information provided by Rainville and discuss this at the next meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to review the information provided by Rainville and discuss this at the next meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)h). Office Hours - Extending hours - Pilon made a motion to review the information provided by Rainville and discuss this at the next meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

  • Donation approved for Heritage Day Festival (Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee) and use of City Staff.

    $2,500

    Motion Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Meyer made a motion to approve donating $2,500 to the Heritage Day Festival and the use of City Staff as needed and requested; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Approved quote from North Valley to reclaim Hedge Hog road segment.

    $10,660

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Staff to haul in 4" of class 5 for Hedge Hog reclaim project (amount stated in motion).

    $11,000

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Scheffler made a motion to reclaim Hedge Hog and approve the quote from North Valley in the amount of $10,660 and have staff haul in 4" of class 5 at an amount of $11,000, and to send letters to the residents advising them of this alternative to paving; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Safe Assure Contract approved on consent agenda.

    $1,413

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)1.4 Approve Safe Assure Contract ($1,413 - No increase from last year) Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 CC Packet (2014-02-11)SafeAssure Consultants Inc. 200 4th St SW PO Box 281 Willmar, MN 56201 # Invoice Bill To City of Nowthen Corrie LaDoucer, Clerk 8188 199th Ave NW Elk River MN 55330-5311 Thank you for your business! We enjoy working with you! Total $1,413.00

  • Ad in Nowthen Threshing Show brochure.

    $160

    Motion Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)a). Nowthen Threshing Show Ad($160) - Schulz made a motion to approve putting an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Monthly phone stipend set/continued at $40 and made a condition of employment.

    $40

    Motion Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment. Passed(Rainville, Meyer and Schulz in favor; Pilon and Scheffler opposed; Motion carried.)
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-02-11 Council Meeting (2014-02-11)Schulz made a motion to stay with the $40 stipend and make that a condition of employment.

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